He worked for 10 years for the New York City Housing Authority at the Todt Hill Houses, and also spent most of his time caring for his mother, Catherine Smith.

A motorcycle enthusiast, Mr. Smith loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles and belonged to a motorcycle club on Staten Island.

A dog lover, he tried his hand at breeding. Mr. Smith’s nurturing nature carried over to his vegetable garden, from which he shared tomatoes with family and friends.

He had attended Bible Fellowship Church, West Brighton.

In addition to his mother, Catherine, surviving are two sons, Joseph Smith and Shawn Roche; a daughter, Theresa Trigo; two brothers, Michael Smith and Bobby Hallihan; two sisters, Linda Tobin and Cathy Jones, and two grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements, including cremation, were handled by the Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, Port Richmond.